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Grambling State University
Explore admissions details for Grambling State University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About GSU
Grambling State University is a public institution in Grambling, LA. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Grambling State University is very selective with an acceptance rate of 24%. Reported student size is about 4,144, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Grambling State University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Grambling State University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
24%
Average SAT
955
Average ACT
17
Student Size
4,144
In-State Tuition
$7,683
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,706
GSU Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Grambling State University sits in the very selective range with an acceptance rate of 24%. The average SAT shown here is 955, and the midpoint ACT composite is 17. Graduation rate is 35%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Grambling State University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
24%
Graduation Rate
35%
SAT Average
955
ACT Composite
17
SAT Reading
471
SAT Math
460
Graduation Rate
35%
Control
Public
GSU Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Grambling State University reports in-state tuition of $7,683 and out-of-state tuition of $16,706. Average net price is $19,125, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $25,100 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $36,500.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Grambling State University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$7,683
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,706
Average Net Price
$19,125
Attendance Cost
$25,100
Average Net Price
$19,125
Cost of Attendance
$25,100
Median Debt
$36,500
GSU Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Grambling State University enrolls about 4,144 students. Public control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,109.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Grambling State University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
4,144
Median Earnings
$41,109
GSU GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 3.45 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 3.70 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Grambling State University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Grambling State University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Grambling State University is competitive enough that applicants should compare their GPA and testing profile carefully before treating it as a match.
Estimated Floor
3.45
Recommended GPA
3.70
Estimated Floor
3.45
Recommended GPA
3.70
How to Apply to GSU Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether GSU belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Treat Grambling State University as a higher-selectivity target and balance your list with match and safety schools instead of assuming one strong number is enough.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
GSU Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Grambling State University?
Grambling State University currently shows an acceptance rate of 24% in this dataset.
How competitive is Grambling State University?
Grambling State University is competitive enough that applicants should compare their GPA and testing profile carefully before treating it as a match.
What GPA is competitive for Grambling State University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 3.45 to 3.70 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Grambling State University cost?
Grambling State University reports in-state tuition of $7,683, out-of-state tuition of $16,706, and an average net price of $19,125.
What test scores are shown for Grambling State University?
Grambling State University shows an average SAT of 955 and an ACT composite midpoint of 17.
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